Weather Bulletin

[Giddyup]

Heard it is now a category three storm. Hopefully it keeps weakening

 

[GrangerIrish24]

My father in law is in Daytona now and they are expecting up to 18 inches of rain. Its crazy how its basically taking over the state.

 

[irishff1014]

I am on a Twitter page and they are reporting tornadoes

 

[Irish#1]

Looks like Sarasota is now the bullseye, but Tampa is still going to get rocked.

From NBC

Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. ET near Sarasota, generating catastrophic storm surge and life-threatening flooding across west-central Florida.

The storm is already producing tornadoes over parts of south-central Florida, and the tornado threat will likely persist through today, according to an NBC News forecast.

Depending on the hurricane’s track, storm surge up to 15 feet is expected in and around Sarasota. It is possible, however, that Milton’s path could shift slightly north, which could produce historic storm surge in the Tampa Bay area.

Florida's west coast is already experiencing rain, which is expected to intensify later today. Up to 18 inches of rain is forecasted from Tampa to Orlando, with a high likelihood of significant inland flooding overnight.

 

[Irish#1]

Whomever did this should be tied to that fence and forced to ride out the storm.

 

[Huntr]

Ocala is prepped and ready! (stolen from r/Florida)

 

[MacIrish75]

Ocala is prepped and ready! (stolen from r/Florida)

The name of the company is absolutely spectacular.

 

[NDVirginia19]

The best possible news would be for it to hit slightly south of Sarasota. As long as Tampa Bay is north of the eye, the worst case scenario doomsday of storm surge is avoided. Great news that it is continuing to weaken as predicted. Evacuated up to The Villages FL from St. Pete

 

[Irish2155]

My father in law is in Daytona now and they are expecting up to 18 inches of rain. Its crazy how its basically taking over the state.

My mom is in IN still for the summer but plans to head back down to Port Orange/Daytona next week to assess any damage.

 

[GrangerIrish24]

My mom is in IN still for the summer but plans to head back down to Port Orange/Daytona next week to assess any damage.

He is a big Biketober Fest guy. He is more concerned about that being shut down.

 

[Irish#1]

 

[GrangerIrish24]

If he didnt slap the house and say "this baby isnt going anywhere" ill be pissed

 

[Rizzophil]

First band through the west coast. Now the tough part for thr west coast with surge. Flooding. Etc.

Then it hammers east coast

 

[Huntr]

Getting some light rain off the outer bands up here.

 

[Giddyup]

That may be the dumbest thing I’ve ever seen or the smartest. Thin line.

Rain gonna loosen up that ground up, hopefully those are some deep stakes.

 

[Huntr]

The best possible news would be for it to hit slightly south of Sarasota. As long as Tampa Bay is north of the eye, the worst case scenario doomsday of storm surge is avoided. Great news that it is continuing to weaken as predicted. Evacuated up to The Villages FL from St. Pete

I didn't know about this thread when Helene hit and put the info elsewhere, but you're so right.

Helene made landfall about 25 miles from my house. Being on the west side of it saved us a lot of trouble. The power was out for about a day and a half, and we got a couple of inches of rain, but that's it. Huge difference if you're on the east or west side (or south or north in this case) of these storms.

 

[GrangerIrish24]

My father in law is in Daytona now and they are expecting up to 18 inches of rain. Its crazy how its basically taking over the state.

Update
Said he went to the liquor store. All is well.

 

[ab2cmiller]

Downgraded to a Category 3.

 

[MacIrish75]

Downgraded to a Category 3.

Ole Milt has wobbled a few times here in the last couple hours. Took a hard right and went more toward Sarasota directly, but now he’s sort of headed northeast again back toward Bradenton. It’d be nice if the shear could knock it down a couple more pegs by the time it makes landfall around 7:30/8:00.

 

[irishff1014]

Tornados are kicking off hard and doing a lot damage.

 

[irishff1014]

 

[Irish2155]

Update
Said he went to the liquor store. All is well.

Sounds about right for Daytona. I was there for a week right before college football started and the L new me by name before I left 🍻

 

[GrangerIrish24]

Sounds about right for Daytona. I was there for a week right before college football started and the L new me by name before I left 🍻

Riptides use to be our go to since it’s a 5 minute walk back to the in-laws house. Made decision making at the end of the night much easier.

 

[mhunter85]

8 confirmed tornadoes in Palm Beach County where I live.

 

[Rizzophil]

My buddy had a tornado touch down at this house in fort Myers

 

[JerseyIrishMan]

8 confirmed tornadoes in Palm Beach County where I live.

Stay safe and God bless.

 

[calvegas04]

Insurance companies can't wait to cancel everyone's policies in FL

 

[Irish#1]

Up to 60mph in the Brandon area.

Tornado in the Ft Lauderdale area.

 

[Giddyup]

60 mph. That’s it?

 

[AdmiralBackhand]

Lots of rain and wind so far. Feeling bad for the coast and those that are having tornadoes popping up.